Rehabilitation Aide

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Bayhealth Medical Center is Central and Southern Delaware's healthcare leader with hospitals in Dover and Milford, as well as stand-alone Emergency Department in Smyrna and a hybrid Emergency Department and Urgent Care in Milton. We offer various practice settings throughout Kent and Sussex Counties. Bayhealth Medical Center Kent Campus is 90 minutes from Philadelphia, Washington, DC and Baltimore. Our Sussex Campus is 30 minutes to the Delaware beaches and relaxation in the sand!


Bayhealth Medical Center offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (for eligible positions) including:

• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Matching 401(k)/403(b) Plans
• Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision
• Disability and Life Insurance options
• On Site Child Care
• Educational Reimbursement
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Plus, an array of Voluntary Benefits to include Critical Care Coverage and more!

Location: Kent Campus Hospital

Status: Full Time 80 Hours

Shift: Day/ Evening

SALARY RANGE: 15.75 - 23.63 HOURLY

General Summary:

The Aide is a member of the healthcare team whose responsibilities include specific patient treatment, only under the direct supervision of the Therapist, as per state governing laws, to assist with setting up patients for treatment and department clean-up.

Responsibilities:

1. Provision of Care/Services: a. Appropriately prioritizes daily activities with consideration of individual and departmental needs b. Demonstrates competence on departmental skills checklists c. Takes direction and completes tasks in a timely manner d. Assists therapist with patient care as needed to ensure safe treatments are provided e. Prepares and sets up modalities as appropriate f. Prepares dressing supplies accurately and with appropriate sterile technique
2. Communication/Interpersonal: a. Maintains ongoing and effective collaboration between front office and other therapy staff b. Facilitates internal and external communication by participating in collaborative relationships with other health practitioners and the public at large c. Provides Supervisor/Manager with ongoing feedback of patient and/or departmental concerns
3. Maintains Safe Work Environment: a. Maintains a clean work environment free of clutter and hazards b. Performs assigned duties on aide responsibilities checklists in a timely manner c. Completes checklists and logs and stores them in the designated area d. Enters maintenance requests through computer and tracks responsiveness e. Sanitizes/disinfects soiled items promptly and according to procedure f. Changes linen between patients g. Notifies supervisor of potential issues/problems
4. Maintains Equipment and Supplies: a. Assists with modifying inventory lists as needed b. Notifies supervisor of potential issues/problems related to equipment, performs inventory in an accurate and timely manner c. Maintains a full stock of supplies in assigned area d. Ensures that all items in storage rooms meet JC requirements (18" rule and nothing on floor) e. Discontinues the use of broken equipment and informs supervisor/tags broken equipment according to hospital procedures
5. Fiscal Responsibilities - Behaviors demonstrate a positive commitment to departmental fiscal accountabilities and goals
6. Department Participation: a. Takes responsibility for content presented at all staff meetings and applies information to daily activities as directed b. Participates in appropriate educational programs offered by the organization c. When appropriate and approved by supervisor attends educational programs offered outside of the organization
7. Performance Improvement: a. Accurately identifies, understands, and participates in Performance Improvement activities within the department, as directed by Supervisor/Manager b. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of current organizational Performance Improvement initiatives
8. All other duties as assigned, within the scope and range of job responsibilities.

Required Education, Credential(s) and Experience:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
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• Credential(s): Basic Life Support
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• Experience: Preferred: Previous healthcare experience preferred.

Preferred Education, Credential(s) and Experience:

• Education:
• Credential(s):
• Experience:

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